Author: <span>Richard</span>
22 Aug 2022
Nurseries under threat in rural areas with one in five closing in recent years
The Telegraph reports that nurseries in rural areas are under threat as one in five has closed its doors between 2015 and 2020, according to figures from the Department for...
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22 Aug 2022
Pay farmers to restore habitats on lowest grade land, thinktank says
Farming UK reports that a new report by the Green Alliance has found that farmers can boost incomes if they are paid to restore habitats on lowest grade agricultural land...
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22 Aug 2022
Fear of yet more ‘devastating’ cuts to North East bus routes as leaders plead for new funding
The Chronicle reports that North East leaders have pleaded with the Government to act now to save bus passengers from being hit with yet more devastating cuts Ministers have been...
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22 Aug 2022
Future of the rural economy to be discussed at conference in north Northumberland
The Northumberland Gazette reports that on 6th of October, rural businesses and community groups will attend the Rural Catalyst Conference at Charlton Hall near Alnwick, which will showcase national-leading innovation...
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22 Aug 2022
New community café at Norfolk pub helps connect locals, tackle food poverty and rural isolation
The Blue Bell in Stoke Ferry, Norfolk, has opened a community café to provide a place for locals to meet up, socialise and help combat loneliness The pub, which reopened...
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17 Aug 2022
RSP Member – RABI
Established in 1860, RABI was founded on the belief that every member of the farming community matters and should never have to face difficulties alone. We continue to develop our...
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16 Aug 2022
August Edition of Casebook from the Rural Health and Care Alliance
August 2022 Edition In Casebook this month, summer pressures, time to brace ourselves for the autumn and winter ahead and cameos of some of the challenges night workers, rural dwellers...
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15 Aug 2022
Concerns about rural access to dentistry
The BBC last week reported on the Full extent of NHS dentistry shortage The article highlighted how, “Nine in 10 NHS dental practices across the UK are not accepting new...
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15 Aug 2022
People turning back to cash as prices rise
The BBC report that people are going back to cash to keep tighter control on their spending as living costs soar, according to new research by the Post Office Post...
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15 Aug 2022
Diverse rural economy to be explored at conference
The rich diversity of the rural economy is to be explored at a conference in Northumberland in October Rural businesses and community groups are invited to attend the Rural Catalyst...
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